In order to graduate from Nixa High School, students must meet all of Nixa Public School’s and the Missouri State Board of Education requirements. In addition to earning the required 24 credits and passing specific required classes, graduates must pass the Missouri Constitution test and the U.S. Constitution/Civics test. Students must also complete CPR training. Specific requirements are as follows:

SubjectRequirements

And

NixaRequiredCourses

CreditsRequired

All

Nixa

Students

MO State,Colleges& Universities

CommunicationArts

English I, English II, English III

(4th credit must be English IV or an English elective)

4

4

Mathematics

3

4

Science

Physical Science

Biology

One Science Elective

3

3-4

SocialStudies

U.S. History

World History

Am. Government

3

3

Fine Arts

1

1

PracticalArts

1

1

PhysicalEducation

Any PE class or 2 years of JROTC

1

1

Health

.5

.5

PersonalFinance

.5

.5

Electives

(Some colleges require 2 years of the same foreign language)

7

5-6

Total

24

24

Graduation

Seniors must have completed ALL graduation requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony and related activities. All correspondence courses must be completed three weeks prior to graduation.

Classification by Credits:

Students meeting the following criterion will qualify for grade classification as follows:

All notices and open bids at www.nixacommunication.net. Also, interested persons, including persons with impaired vision or hearing, can obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by contacting Karen McKnight, executive director of special services, at 4174493270 or by email, and Robert Klug, facilities director, at 4174493298 or by email. You can also contact them through mail at 301 S. Main St., Nixa, MO 65714.